Thursday, August 10, 2006

It's Only Words

We use words in our normal daily life. But there are words which are actually a generic name that we habitually use that it becomes a common word. Take for example "Walkman". Walkman is a brand name by Sony but most commonly used to represent any forms of portable audio device.

Here are a few more which u might have 'misused':

  • Jeep - Offroad vehicle
  • Kotex – tampon or other feminine sanitary products
  • Scotch Tape - adhesive tape
  • Pampers - disposable diapers
  • Colgate - toothpaste
  • Panadol - paracetamol tablets
  • Clorox - household bleach
  • Kiwi - shoe polish
  • Tupperware - plastic food containers
  • Discman – portable CD player
  • Thermos – vacuum flask
  • Handiplas - adhesive bandage
  • Blu-Tack - pressure-sensitive adhesive
  • Oxy - Acne cream
  • Maggi - instant noodles.

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